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Originally posted by EXTR3MIST
I'll be transferring all my videos to DVD as soon as I can afford it (to buy a DVD writer that is) for preservation, but to hell with this culture of replacing already owned movies with DVDs!
It seems too much like living in the past to me - only if I am a huge fan of a particular film and have it in poor quality would I consider splashing out for a smart replacement. I'd rather spend the money on new films... on disc or tape.
Another thing: look at DVD labels pumping out "new/ultimate" editions of existing films - the lure, or course, being added new bits and extras you simply MUST have.
Greedy buggers!
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ohhh greed is a nice word.
The trend is unbelievable ... the way these films are released bare bones ,, then several months later there is the collectors series, then a year after that - the ultimate platinum edition.
greed doesnt cover it.
in my case .. the vhs movies i own are breaking down .. it's not just a 'quality' issue - its physical. I've had a lot of them for over 20 years. (many still in Beta)
In another 20 years these tapes wont be playable ..